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As in "pre-" retro (but pronounced with a soft "e"). Bringing something back that is not quite retro yet. You may not be able to tell if the person is behind the times, or making an ironic statement. Usually applied to fashion.
Trucker hats are so pretro.
pretro by DrCzar August 24, 2009
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Pretrotron 

The linking of 3 superhero watches to form a type of headband, giving the wearer superhuman powers. It is made up of the watches "Present", "Retro" & "Armitron".
Oh no! The PDO enzyme has returned and is even stronger. Quick! Put on Pretrotron!
Pretrotron by Micky Zee April 27, 2008

puretrolleum 

the substance both generated by and needed to fuel trolling.
"that fuck runs on puretrolleum, ignore him."
"I was looking to refill my puretrolleum reserves so I posted about ___ on facebook."
puretrolleum by godlyzombie September 14, 2013
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fauxstalgia 

Faux nostalgia. Faking old things in an attempt to recapture the feeling of times gone past, especially of technology that has passed.
Hipstamatic pictures, just like the vinyl-static added to digital recordings, is prime fauxstalgia
fauxstalgia by scotte61 December 16, 2010
Word of the Day on October 15, 2026

pajama casual 

Pajama casual is a term used when working from home and preparing for a video conference. All business above the waist and your pajama pants down below.
We have a Zoom meeting in a few minutes and I’ll probably go pajama casual.
pajama casual by jrod-knows March 31, 2020
Word of the Day on October 14, 2026

funflation 

The recent boom in consumer spending on entertainment and experiences with a high demand running up the cost of enjoying of those experiences.
I’m trying to go to this Taylor Swift concert but the funflation has made it so impossible for me to afford tickets.
funflation by Dfree523 November 17, 2023
Word of the Day on October 13, 2026
A US deep south term for an alligator. Usually used in the Cajun dialect.
Take the big pirogue, I saw a huge swamp dog out there earlier.
swamp dog by Crystal Ambrose May 22, 2006
Word of the Day on October 12, 2026

Throat Sweats 

The feeling and build up in your mouth/throat of saliva that sometimes accompanies nausea.
Oh man those burritos gave me the throat sweats, I hope I don’t have food poisoning.
Throat Sweats by TacoFings420 April 23, 2024
Word of the Day on October 11, 2026
Being ignored by someone when making a statement or asking a question. Also known as blanked and turfed.
Person 1: Did u watch ** last nite?
Person 2:......
Person 3: O no u got aired!
aired by Pietro February 9, 2005
Word of the Day on October 10, 2026
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